THE BEST TRAVEL GUIDE TO VENICE, ITALY 🇮🇹

Libreria Acqua Alta is well known for the cats living here but it also has a little backyard at the very end of the shop where you’ll find the famous book steps. Make sure to walk them up to enjoy a lovely view over the little canal behind the building.

You can get Gondola rides pretty much anywhere! My friend and I paid a total of $80 Euros for a private Gondola ride, it is kinda pricey but definitely worth splurging on!

Venice's most commanding landmark, the Campanile di San Marco, stands just opposite St. Mark's Basilica. The bell-tower of the basilica is the tallest building in Venice, at 99 metres, and happily it's open to the public who can enjoy the superb views over the city.                                        Climb the Campanile Di San Marco Bell Tower for best views of the city! Best views early morning or evenings. (book a time slot ahead of time) https://basilicasanmarco.skiperformance.com/en/store#/en/buy

The most famous place in Venice is the St. Mark’s Square from the 11. Century which is framed by impressive and photogenic buildings. There are a bunch of shops, stands, cafes and restaurants! Interesting fact: Don’t be shocked if you may experience St. Mark’s Square flooded! It is the city’s lowest part, built just under a meter above the average tide level. So as soon as the water level in Venice is rising more than 90cm (35 inches) above average, the whole square will be flooded until the water recedes again.

Take a day trip to Burano island!                       Located in the middle of the Venetian Lagoon, this fairytale island off Venice is a must-see day trip. Burano is a kaleidoscope of color, and its calm and tranquil interior is a stunning contrast to Venice’s bustling streets and grand architecture.                                                              (40 min Vaporetto Ride to Burano)

This is another landmark of Venice that is not to be missed. St. Mark’s Basilica dates back to the 9th century AD. Over the course of eight centuries, mosaics were added to the interior of the cathedral, as well as treasures from the Crusades. The Pala d’Oro is a Byzantine alter piece that is covered in gold and studded with almost 2,000 gems. This cathedral is one of Venice’s top attractions. Lines to get in are legendary but you can now book a ticket online in advance to skip the line.

The Doge’s Palace at the St. Mark’s Square used to be the residence of the Doge – the ruler of Venice – and the seat of the Venetian government. It’s a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with some lovely photo spots in the courtyard of the complex or inside the building. The entry fee is 25,- EUR p.p. (13,- EUR for students under 26) and you should plan at least one hour for a tour through the palace. Even though this entry fee is a bit higher it’s definitely worth a visit cause you’ll feel like stepping back in time visiting the Palazzo Ducale.

The Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is a small palazzo, or palace, in Venice. This palazzo is famous for its spiral staircase that leads to an observation terrace. The staircase is featured in Orson Welles film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello. Tickets cost €8 per adult (€6 for those 26 and younger). We purchased our tickets onsite and did not have to wait in line when we did this.